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VN12 OOY

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OOY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 40% (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,348 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 71,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 68,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 59,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 53,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,906 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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VN12 OOY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 OOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 OOY registered?

VN12 OOY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is VN12 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 OOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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